Maritime16:28 UTC
Navy clears upgrade for E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman said that aircraft revamped with a Block II upgrade will be delivered “by the end of the decade.”
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- Industry16:01 UTC
How US military funding propelled China’s robot dogs
Chinese company Unitree Robotics based the designs for its most successful robot dogs on innovations fueled by the U.S. military.
- Maritime15:48 UTC
Diving into Trump’s unusual shipbuilding plans, plus an SMD expo floor tour
The Breaking Defense team unpacks three new directives from the White House that could influence the future of the Navy.
- Industry15:26 UTC
Australia, Japan test co-developed high-energy laser
Both countries will also accelerate discussions for Japan to use Australian ranges for hypersonic weapon tests.
- Air14:58 UTC
US pours another $23 billion into Arsenal of Freedom to ramp up missile production
The US Department of Defense (DoD) is spending billions of dollars to accelerate missile production to meet demands from the war against Iran and requirements in Ukraine. Manufacture of SM-3 and PAC-3 interceptors is being ramped up, alongside a $22.9 billion commitment to Tomahawk cruise missiles.
- Air14:56 UTC
Raytheon awarded 7-year contract for Tomahawk cruise missiles
Raytheon will dramatically accelerate the production of Tomahawk cruise missiles for the U.S. Navy over the multi-year period under the terms of an unprecedented $22.9 billion contract, awarded as part of the U.S. Department of War’s Arsenal of Freedom. Raytheon press release This contract follows the landmark agreements between Raytheon and the Department of War and supports the ...
- Maritime13:30 UTC
RIMPAC exercise tests 3D-printed parts for potential Pacific war
“If we got into a high-intensity conflict right now in the Indo-Pacific, it would be difficult to meet all of the repair and resupply needs,” said FLEETWERX program manager Morgan Bower — but a new approach to 3D printing might help plug the gap.
- Maritime13:26 UTC
Portuguese Navy Tests UAS Aboard Frigate NRP Álvares Cabral
The Portuguese Navy has conducted shipborne flight trials of unmanned systems from the Vasco da Gama-class frigate NRP Álvares Cabral (F331). The activity was carried out by X31, the service’s specialist unit for unmanned systems, during the frigate’s deployment on the Iniciativa Mar Aberto 2026 mission. According to the Portuguese Armed Forces General Staff, the ...
- Land13:06 UTC
US Army requests 133,000 GMLRS rockets by 2034
The U.S. Army sent out a request this week for manufacturing 133,014 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System, or GMLRS, rockets by 2034.
- Maritime12:47 UTC
Meet The Lady of the Lake – ZeroUSV’s brand new Oceanus17 USV celebrated at official naming ceremony
August 18, Plymouth, UK – ZeroUSV has unveiled the first of its new Oceanus17 class of USV, named The Lady
- Air12:26 UTC
Air Force Wants Family Of Expendable Target Drones That Can Mimic Everything From Stealth Fighters To UAV Swarms
With rapidly evolving threats around the globe, the USAF's target drones need to start making leaps to catch up and a new family of systems is wanted for this.
- Space12:00 UTC
New report takes closer look at the Space Force spending surge
Aerospace Corp. analysis finds most growth concentrated in classified programs, target tracking, missile warning and command and control
- Industry12:00 UTC
Eoptic, Inc. Selected to Supply DeepScan™ Imaging Payloads Scheduled for Launch in 2027
Rochester, NY – August 18, 2026 – Eoptic, Inc., a developer of advanced multi-spectral and multi-modal imaging systems, today announced it has been selected as an approved supplier in support of strategic […]
- Maritime11:52 UTC
Saildrone expands European footprint with production plans in 3 countries
“The first 52-meter Saildrone Spectre will be built at Van Der Valk Shipyard in the Netherlands, and the next generation of the Saildrone Surveyor will be produced at Umoe Mandal in Norway,” Richard Jenkins, Saildrone’s founder and CEO, said.
- Policy11:27 UTC
Iran: Doubts About Washington’s Strategy
Growing doubts about Washington’s approach to Tehran are fueling concern within Israel’s defense establishment. Israeli officials increasingly believe that mixed … mehr...
- Maritime11:26 UTC
Blue Ops and Havoc Partner to Develop Open-Architecture Autonomous Maritime Defense Systems
Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security, and Havoc, a leader in all-domain collaborative autonomy, announced a partnership, formalized through Red Cat’s maritime division, Blue Ops. Red Cat press release Under the partnership, Blue Ops and Havoc plan to integrate Havoc’s collaborative autonomy software ...
- Air09:18 UTC
Canada targets 2028 operational debut for AIM-9X and AIM-120D missiles
The missile programmes form part of a broader effort to strengthen Canadian air-combat readiness as the RCAF transitions from the CF-188 to the F-35A and rebuilds its operational weapons stocks.
- Space09:00 UTC
NRO to expand use of HawkEye 360’s satellite intelligence
NRO contract increases U.S. government access to satellite data used to locate radars, ships and other electronic emitters
- Maritime07:47 UTC
Saildrone Announces Major European Expansion
Saildrone today announced a major expansion of its European footprint, with multiple new manufacturing locations and operation centers. The expansion … mehr...
- Maritime05:00 UTC
Indian Navy Leases Two Additional MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAVs
India signed a contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for the leasing of two MQ-9B Sea Guardian High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) for the Indian Navy for a period of 30 months.
- Space02:55 UTC
New Space Force EW Unit Pairs Multiple Weapon Systems in a First
The Space Force's recently activated 1st Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron is its first unit to combine the Bounty Hunter system with the new Meadowlands, part of a larger push to field and operate powerful EW capabilities across the force.
- Air02:21 UTC
Nellis HH-60Ws Rescue Navy Helicopter Crew in California Mountains
Search and rescue Airmen from Nellis Air Base, Nev., flew more than 200 miles in two HH-60W Jolly Green IIs last week to rescue five of their Navy helicopter crew counterparts who were forced to land in mountainous terrain near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, Calif.
- Maritime00:26 UTC
Where Are The Aircraft Carriers?: August 17, 2026
USS George Washington is en route to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East, which leaves no carriers in the Pacific.
- Industry23:13 UTC
U.S. Military Training With South Korea Reduced Over Iran War Snub
Trump's decision comes amid growing concerns about America's commitment to Asian allies, especially as the standoff with Iran grinds on.
- Policy22:20 UTC
White House S&T strategy calls for new approaches to safeguard US research
The new guidance is a departure from last year’s National Security Strategy.
- Space22:00 UTC
HEO to use Planet satellites for non-Earth imaging
HEO, the Australian company that uses Earth observation satellites to take images of other spacecraft, has signed an agreement with Planet to access that company’s satellites
- Policy21:54 UTC
Bill expanding paid leave for feds pared back in Senate
The upper chamber’s version removes provisions allowing the paid family leave to be used in connection with helping a family member who has been the victim of sexual assault, domestic violence, or stalking.
- Maritime21:28 UTC
Australia and US Test AUKUS Pillar II Undersea Capabilities at RIMPAC 2026
Australia and the United States have successfully tested AUKUS Pillar II subsea and seabed warfare capabilities during an undersea warfare activity as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 (RIMPAC 26) in July. Australian MoD press release Taking place off the coast of Hawaii, RIMPAC 26 is the world’s largest international maritime exercise, involving ...
- Space21:05 UTC
New EU sanctions target leaders of Russia’s space industry
JOHANNESBURG — The European Union has sanctioned the head of a Roscosmos subsidiary developing a synthetic aperture radar satellite system for the Russian military. The sanctions are part of what […]
- Industry20:53 UTC
Pentagon probes 30 U.S. academic institutions for potential ties to adversaries
A U.S. official shared the department’s full list of notified schools with DefenseScoop on Monday.